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Crew Roster Update

By: Adam Jardy

The Columbus Dispatch - January 22, 2013 08:37 AM

Calculating how many players are on the Crew active roster is currently a challenge. With
unsigned draft picks, potential trades and loan deals all in the works, here’s an alphabetical look
at the Crew roster.

Bernardo Anor – After tearing his ACL last July, Anor is with the team and is the only player
not training due to injury. Anor continues to rehabilitate the knee and took part in the stretching
portion of yesterday’s training session. He is expected to be full-go by the end of April.

Jairo Arrieta – Playing for his native Costa Rica in the 2013 UNCAF Copa Centroamericana, where
his country defeated Nicaragua 2-0 on Sunday and faces Guatemala tonight. Arrieta had the lone goal
in a 1-0 win against Belize on Jan. 18.

Chad Barson – Signed, present and accounted for. Barson played some right back in yesterday’s
10v10 scrimmage.

Drew Beckie – The Crew’s second-round draft pick last week, Beckie has not yet reported to join
the Crew. It is undecided whether he will report before the club leaves for Florida on Thursday and
take his physical in Columbus or head straight to Bradenton and take it there. He is not under
contract.

Dilly Duka – Still very much on the trading block. Duka has moved out of his Columbus
apartment.

Ethan Finlay – Present and accounted for. Played some right midfielder in yesterday’s
scrimmage.

Ryan Finley – Present and accounted for. Finley signed an MLS contract prior to the draft, so
you can add him to the official roster total.

Eddie Gaven – Present and accounted for.

Eric Gehrig – Present and accounted for.

Kevan George – Present and accounted for.

Andy Gruenebaum – Present and accounted for.

Federico Higuain – Present and accounted for, and that seems to be a credit to his attitude. No
visa issues that strangely delayed him from coming to Columbus on time but allowed him to get to
Florida. Higuain was there on the first day and all smiles.

Aaron Horton – Currently with FK Sarajevo in Bosnia in hopes of securing a loan, perhaps a
permanent one. The hope is that Horton sees consistent playing time for the first time in his Crew
career. Still counts against the cap of 30 players.

Chad Marshall – Present, accounted for and in the best shape in two years. This latest ankle
surgery featured a quicker recovery time, and Marshall looks fitter and more agile than a year ago.
He took part in all drills on the notoriously tough SuperKick turf field and reported no
problems.

Justin Meram – Present and accounted for.

Danny O’Rourke – Present, accounted for and took part in all drills. Again, given the turf, a
good sign.

Aaron Schoenfeld – Present and accounted for.

Ben Speas – Present and accounted for. Had an assist during 10v10 scrimmaging.

Tony Tchani – Present and accounted for. Tchani is an option to replace Milovan Mirosevic in the
middle of the midfield, although the Crew is endeavoring to sign at least one more player to fill
that role. Had a goal during 10v10 scrimmaging yesterday.

Wil Trapp – Currently away with the United States U-20 team for a week of training that ends
today.

Tyson Wahl – Present and accounted for, Wahl played left back during 10v10 scrimmaging. The Crew
is still looking for a full-time left back, but Wahl is likely the starter at this moment.